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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.41, 4,043.26 and 2,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.41, 4,043.26 and 2,597.25 is: 3,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.41 : 4,043.26 = 2,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.41/4,043.26 = 2,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.41x = 4,043.26 × 2,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.41x = 10,501,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,357.04/2,698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.68

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